. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. CARNATIONS IN THE SOUTH. How to Grow Them Successfully. It might be well for me to. preface this article by stating that I do not ex- pect any grower to place unquestioning confidence in the cultural methods which I here describe, for, though I have found these methods of treatment to be the best of the several that I have put to the test, yet the different conditions at different establishments may have a tendency to produce widely different re- sults from the use of the same system. I shall be satisfied if my suggestions receive fair consideratio
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. CARNATIONS IN THE SOUTH. How to Grow Them Successfully. It might be well for me to. preface this article by stating that I do not ex- pect any grower to place unquestioning confidence in the cultural methods which I here describe, for, though I have found these methods of treatment to be the best of the several that I have put to the test, yet the different conditions at different establishments may have a tendency to produce widely different re- sults from the use of the same system. I shall be satisfied if my suggestions receive fair consideration and are not condemned without a trial. The great part which the carnation plays iu the florists' trade is paralleled by no other flower as yet. It brings the bread and butter to a multitude of homes. On the other hand, it often plays havoc at it is in great abundance and is cheapened by street sales. But, on the whole, it is the most reliable crop for those who have lim- ited glas?< space. In the warm southern states it is much in demand for the simple reason that it is comparatively little grown. In many cases, when car- nations are abundant in the northern cities, they are retailed at ^1 or more per dozen throughout the south, wher- ever the florists' trade is in competent hands, even though the flowers are often in a shaky condition after having been shipped, in warm weather, from distant points. Of course the shippers are care- ful about the selection and packing of these flowers and are repaid in that they get a good price for them. The Southern Grower's Troubles. The supposed reason for the scarcity of carnations here, in the south, is that it is difficult to grow them here. A few express the view that the soil is not adaptable, though that is the least rea- son for not growing them. Others are convinced that it is impossible to be successful where stem-rot is almost sure to be in evidence in spite of all precau- tions as to soil and watering in this warm
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